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Zanzibar.$1,270 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,270, select.
Zanzibar.$1,380 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,380, select.
Zanzibar.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.
Zanzibar.$1,469 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,469, select.
Zanzibar.$1,475 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Fri, 25 Jul.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,475, select.
Zanzibar.$1,578 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,578, select.
Zanzibar.$1,682 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,682, select.
Zanzibar.$1,696 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 24 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,696, select.

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Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,270
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar is $1,270. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one stop from $1,270.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar Airport on Friday, 25 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Zanzibar is Malaysia Airlines .

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Kuala Lumpur. Check out your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when organising your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Kuala Lumpur to ZNZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • In peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ZNZ that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KUL and ZNZ include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Located around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • You can reach SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Kuala Lumpur to ZNZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:

  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 67.97%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.

About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • $550 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,270. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to ZNZ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to ZNZ.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Zanzibar. July is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to ZNZ flight ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zanzibar to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • August sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Zanzibar

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Morogoro is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Tanzania, consider Tanga, roughly 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet are among its highlights.

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